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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.26, 1,593.18 and 599.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.26, 1,593.18 and 599.76 is: 899.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.26 : 1,593.18 = 599.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.26/1,593.18 = 599.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.26x = 1,593.18 × 599.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.26x = 955,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,525.64/1,062.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.52

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